Monolith by Monoprice Liquid Spark Headphone Amplifier by Alex Cavalli
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Can a USB to stereo RCA cable be used for the input of this headphone amp?
A shopper
on Feb 8, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, as long as your cable has a DAC in between. I understand that you have a cable that you connect to your PC on the USB port and has RCA on the other side, that means that the cable does have a mini DAC in between. You simply have to plug on the RCA input ports any cable that has a line Audio signal. Just be sure that your cable does not have an already amplified signal or you won't get the desired performance with this and any other amp. If you by the other side, mean that you want to plug the RCA to your source device and the USB to this amp, then No, as this amp does not have an integrated ADC nor a DAC and it won't make sense, in that case you need a cable with twin RCA to RCA and you would connect it to the Line out of your source device and to the Input signal of this amp.
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- New User U on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 24, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, as long as your cable has a DAC in between. I understand that you have a cable that you connect to your PC on the USB port and has RCA on the other side, that means that the cable does have a mini DAC in between. You simply have to plug on the RCA input ports any cable that has a line Audio signal. Just be sure that your cable does not have an already amplified signal or you won't get the desired performance with this and any other amp. If you by the other side, mean that you want to plug the RCA to your source device and the USB to this amp, then No, as this amp does not have an integrated ADC nor a DAC and it won't make sense, in that case you need a cable with twin RCA to RCA and you would connect it to the Line out of your source device and to the Input signal of this amp.
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- New User U on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 24, 2019
No. The USB is a digital connection and the RCA is for analog connections. The cable is not converting the digital signal to analog. You need to have a DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) to do the conversion. Once the signal is converted to analog you can connect an RCA cable from the output of the DAC to the RCA input of this headphone amplifier.
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- Stuart L on Feb 9, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 19, 2019
The headphone amp is expecting and analog signal. If your USB to stereo RCA cable is converting the digital audio signl to analog it should work. I am currently using an standalone DAC connected to my computer via USB and connected to my headphone amp via RCA cable.
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- Howard S. A on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 15, 2019
Unless the USB - RCA has a built in DAC, no this won't work. When plugging in the cable Windows would recognize it as a separate audio device and allow you to output audio through it. You can test with the right adapters.
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- Ryan G on Feb 9, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 17, 2019
Anything that terminates in a male stereo rca cable can be hooked into this amp.
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- DAVID A on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2019
I don’t believe so. The input is a standard quarter inch
Headphone plug.
Headphone plug.
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- Frank B on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 16, 2019
No USB support that I can see. Only analog inputs
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- Walt M on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 27, 2018
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My iTunes library is on my iPad. Can I run the iPad out of its headphone jack into this amp via a 3.5mm-to-RCA cable, then plug my headphones into amp? Pros and cons?
Eric B
on Dec 4, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Pro tip: When connecting to an iPad or notebook's headphone-out jack to the amp,
- set your volume level on the iPad to no more than 80 to 90 % of full volume, and
- only adjust your listening volume using the amp's volume knob.
This preserves a little headroom on the output of the iPad, to avoid clipping and distortion, but gives you most of the dynamic range of your digital source. Good as a general rule to follow when connecting any amp to a portable devices headphone-output.
- set your volume level on the iPad to no more than 80 to 90 % of full volume, and
- only adjust your listening volume using the amp's volume knob.
This preserves a little headroom on the output of the iPad, to avoid clipping and distortion, but gives you most of the dynamic range of your digital source. Good as a general rule to follow when connecting any amp to a portable devices headphone-output.
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- PAUL R T on Apr 25, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Pro tip: When connecting to an iPad or notebook's headphone-out jack to the amp,
- set your volume level on the iPad to no more than 80 to 90 % of full volume, and
- only adjust your listening volume using the amp's volume knob.
This preserves a little headroom on the output of the iPad, to avoid clipping and distortion, but gives you most of the dynamic range of your digital source. Good as a general rule to follow when connecting any amp to a portable devices headphone-output.
- set your volume level on the iPad to no more than 80 to 90 % of full volume, and
- only adjust your listening volume using the amp's volume knob.
This preserves a little headroom on the output of the iPad, to avoid clipping and distortion, but gives you most of the dynamic range of your digital source. Good as a general rule to follow when connecting any amp to a portable devices headphone-output.
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- PAUL R T on Apr 25, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 10, 2018
Sure. Like any electronics, you just have to match your input and outputs. It sounds like you have both identified so it’ll work just fine. The only other solution is to put an external DAC between the laptop and the amp. Small sound quality improvement if you do.
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- L O on Dec 4, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 4, 2018
Yes, this amp will work with headphone level output from a mobile device. Will need to keep the volume on the source (ipad) reasonable to avoid clipping. Pro is cheaper than running a dedicated dac between source and amp, con is not quite as good result.
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- Ryan G on Dec 5, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 9, 2018
Yes you can use the 3.5mm haedphone jack from your Ipad to the RCA input and i find this solution works very well. Not much pros and cons just that it is more difficult to get such connectors.
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- Darren Q on Dec 5, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 4, 2018
Yes. All you need is a 3.5mm to stereo RCA cable. You're not getting the highest quality sound from your iPad, but it will work just fine.
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- C H on Dec 4, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 4, 2018
Its fine. Get the JDS Atom instead. Mire powerful
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- kevin I on Dec 4, 2018
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Some reviewers tout a "tube like" sound when reviewing this amp. Do the "pre-outs" benefit from this sound character as well? I will be using this primarily to control my powered studio monitors for now.
Olaff R
on Feb 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: In my experience, yes. I have owned several tube amps - including a really great Onix Melody 3 - and when used as a preamp this does smooth out many of the harsh characteristics of digital audio, whether from my computer (Dell>Modi 3> liquid spark>Tube Depot Cube 7)>Lucid White Omnis) or from my iPads (iPad>Spark>Tube Cube 7 or Virtue Audio Integrated > Lucid Whites). As always, YMMV. I use the Spark 80% preamp and 20% Headphone amp. For headphones, I use either Audio Carbon Nighthawks or HiFiMan 400I
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- Michael P on Feb 19, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: In my experience, yes. I have owned several tube amps - including a really great Onix Melody 3 - and when used as a preamp this does smooth out many of the harsh characteristics of digital audio, whether from my computer (Dell>Modi 3> liquid spark>Tube Depot Cube 7)>Lucid White Omnis) or from my iPads (iPad>Spark>Tube Cube 7 or Virtue Audio Integrated > Lucid Whites). As always, YMMV. I use the Spark 80% preamp and 20% Headphone amp. For headphones, I use either Audio Carbon Nighthawks or HiFiMan 400I
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- Michael P on Feb 19, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2018
Personally, I wouldn't consider the sound of the Spark "tube like" at all. I don't know where this originated from. While the bass is okay, the mids are recessed and the highs have a little too much "sizzle". Its sound signature is very similar to the ole' "smiley face" EQ setting. If that's your sound preference then you'll love the Spark.
To answer your question, yes the sound from the front jack and preamp outputs will be the same.
To answer your question, yes the sound from the front jack and preamp outputs will be the same.
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- foxfire3 on Feb 19, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2018
I think it does. I used a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 previously. The Liquid Spark sounds better with my Rokit 5 monitors. Imaging and instrument separation sounds and feels better. I also engage the high impedance switch when using the monitors also.
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- William C on Feb 19, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 7, 2018
William, thanks for the speedy reply. I'm using Presonus Eris 4.5s which do have a volume control but the speaker placement has put it out of convenient reach. I recently purchased a Topping D10 and am using my Schiit Fulla 2 as my volume control for now. I'd like to divorce myself from the Fulla 2 completely eventually so the Liquid Spark is in consideration. Should be good!
The sound signature will carry over to the pre outs. The tube sound is a warm signature, there are no openings amps on the output stage which gives it that warmth.
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- nick b on Feb 19, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 18, 2018
Calling it “tube-like” is pretty generous. It may be ever so slightly warmer than neutral but it’s not like a tube amp at all except it runs warm.
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- L O on Feb 19, 2019
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What is in the box?
A shopper
on Apr 25, 2019
My two cents worth, Monoprice Liquid Spark does not mean that there is LIQUID inside , most probably you only can find "wire, chips & mother board" unfortunately I cannot open it up to confirm,.
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- Elson W on Apr 25, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 17, 2018
The amp. The power brick. The manual. The packing material. That's it...
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- PAUL R T on Apr 25, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 10, 2018
The amp, power supply and user guide
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- Don H on Apr 25, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 6, 2018
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It is the larger 1/4" stereo jack
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- Kenneth T on Mar 27, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 28, 2019
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Does the amp has a dac?
A shopper
on Oct 9, 2018
no DAC. RCA in and RCA preamp out
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- Luan L on Nov 2, 2018
- Purchased on Oct 18, 2018
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where can I see the manual?. The connections are confusing.
A shopper
on Jan 18, 2019
BEST ANSWER: What's confusing about the connections?
On the rear panel, "I" is the inputs jacks and "P" is the volume controlled output jacks for using it as a preamplifier.
On the front panel you have a common ole' 1/4" headphone jack.
On the rear panel, "I" is the inputs jacks and "P" is the volume controlled output jacks for using it as a preamplifier.
On the front panel you have a common ole' 1/4" headphone jack.
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- foxfire3 on Jan 18, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: What's confusing about the connections?
On the rear panel, "I" is the inputs jacks and "P" is the volume controlled output jacks for using it as a preamplifier.
On the front panel you have a common ole' 1/4" headphone jack.
On the rear panel, "I" is the inputs jacks and "P" is the volume controlled output jacks for using it as a preamplifier.
On the front panel you have a common ole' 1/4" headphone jack.
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- foxfire3 on Jan 18, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2018
"I" is input. Where the cable from your source goes. "O" is output. If you want to connect to some powered monitors use these RCAs
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- nick b on Jan 18, 2019
- Purchased on Nov 18, 2018
What are you finding “confusing?”
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- Kevin H on Jan 18, 2019
- Purchased on Oct 4, 2018
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What is the output impedance of the amplifier?
A shopper
on Apr 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Less than 0.1 ohms and most likely less than 0.05 ohms.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 5, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Less than 0.1 ohms and most likely less than 0.05 ohms.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 5, 2018
It's less than 2 Ohms, I believe 0.9. AudioScienceReview has that measure
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- Jose A Jurado V on Jun 2, 2019
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Is this amplifier class A biased?
New User U
on Apr 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It is Class A biased for a little while, but as the output increases it becomes more Class AB.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It is Class A biased for a little while, but as the output increases it becomes more Class AB.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 9, 2018
No, but is a heck of an amp for what it cost and what you get. You are in a moment where you get outstanding results from this price today similar to what you used to get on amps that cost 10 times more 10 to 20 years ago.
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- New User U on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 24, 2019
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Is this going to get released on 10/05/2018 for real?
A shopper
on Aug 7, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I'm reading this on October 9 and it's listed as in stock. So they at least got close.
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- Mark D on Oct 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I'm reading this on October 9 and it's listed as in stock. So they at least got close.
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- Mark D on Oct 9, 2018
Yep, mine arrived today (Friday 10/12/2018)
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- PAUL R T on Oct 12, 2018
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Could i use this with a record player?
A shopper
on Oct 9, 2018
Only if you have a phone pre-amp stage in between. This is designed to work with line-level signals.
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- DAVID A on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2019
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can you do better than label the back ports with "I" and "P" ?!
Maria C
on Oct 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: We preferred a minimalist panel design.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: We preferred a minimalist panel design.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 9, 2018
Better? I for Input, P for Pre-amp (out). Simple, elegant, easy to figure out and reasonably intuitive....'better' I suppose, but really, not an issue or deal-breaker. I mean, really...
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- PAUL R T on Oct 12, 2018
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Is there any capacitor in the signal path?
Riru L
on Dec 16, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Without seeing a schematic, it's difficult to say whether there are any coupling caps in series with the output or not.
Most manufacturers will usually coupling caps on the inputs though just in case there is some DC present on the outputs of the source.
Most manufacturers will usually coupling caps on the inputs though just in case there is some DC present on the outputs of the source.
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- foxfire3 on Dec 16, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Without seeing a schematic, it's difficult to say whether there are any coupling caps in series with the output or not.
Most manufacturers will usually coupling caps on the inputs though just in case there is some DC present on the outputs of the source.
Most manufacturers will usually coupling caps on the inputs though just in case there is some DC present on the outputs of the source.
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- foxfire3 on Dec 16, 2018
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2018
As it says in the description under Effortless sound "It has no capacitors in the signal path".
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- Christopher G on Dec 17, 2018
- Purchased on Dec 5, 2018
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Can someone recommend a USB dac to use with this amp?
ayub s
on Jan 3, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I use the Grace Design SDAC I picked up from Massdrop. It’s simple and has the same small footprint. They stack nicely and sound great. I use this combo with my M1060s and love it.
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- BRIAN H on Jan 3, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I use the Grace Design SDAC I picked up from Massdrop. It’s simple and has the same small footprint. They stack nicely and sound great. I use this combo with my M1060s and love it.
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- BRIAN H on Jan 3, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 18, 2018
I am currently using it with the Schiit Modi 2. So far I have no complaints about the Spark. I am using it with HE-400's or Isine 10's at my desk.
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- geoffrey s on Jan 4, 2019
- Purchased on Dec 16, 2018
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Some reviewers tout the "tube-like" sound especially in the midrange when using this amp. Would you get the same sound character from the "pre outs" as well? I would primarily use this for my powered speakers and perhaps later acquire headphones as well.
A shopper
on Feb 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, tube circuits are in-line before all outputs.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 19, 2019
BEST ANSWER: Yes, tube circuits are in-line before all outputs.
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- Dave L Staff on Feb 19, 2019
To correct Dave'L's comment, this model has no tubes. I was just talking about some reviewers saying that this unit has "tube like tendencies". Especially in the midrange. This claim is disputed by some so the debate continues.
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- Olaff R on Feb 20, 2019
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My unit gets very warm, like a type A (but it is not). Is this normal?
A shopper
on Feb 19, 2019
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Is a DAC needed for this?
A shopper
on Mar 9, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It will amplify the signal (i.e., make louder) anything you input to it. You can input directly from your phone jack or your PC's 3.5mm aux out. You don't need a separate standalone DAC but a DAC generally will provide better sound quality than your phone or PC.
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- D J on Mar 9, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2019
BEST ANSWER: It will amplify the signal (i.e., make louder) anything you input to it. You can input directly from your phone jack or your PC's 3.5mm aux out. You don't need a separate standalone DAC but a DAC generally will provide better sound quality than your phone or PC.
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- D J on Mar 9, 2019
- Purchased on Feb 24, 2019
No it works perfectly with a source input and good headphones.
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- Daniel W on Mar 9, 2019
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what is the thd ?
A shopper
on Apr 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: •1VRMS (20mW) - .007% THD at 1kHz both channels.
•5VRMS (530mW) - .035% THD at 1kHz both channels
•10VRMS (2.12W) - .065% THD at 1kHz both channels.
•5VRMS (530mW) - .035% THD at 1kHz both channels
•10VRMS (2.12W) - .065% THD at 1kHz both channels.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: •1VRMS (20mW) - .007% THD at 1kHz both channels.
•5VRMS (530mW) - .035% THD at 1kHz both channels
•10VRMS (2.12W) - .065% THD at 1kHz both channels.
•5VRMS (530mW) - .035% THD at 1kHz both channels
•10VRMS (2.12W) - .065% THD at 1kHz both channels.
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Does the passive output work with the amp off?
A shopper
on Apr 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, they are preamp outputs not strictly a passthru.
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- New User U Staff on Apr 24, 2018
BEST ANSWER: No, they are preamp outputs not strictly a passthru.
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Does the knob control the line-out? Does the line-out work with the unit off?
Paul S
on May 14, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It is a preamp out tapped from the headphone out. It only works when amp is on and is controlled by the volume pot. The preamp out is disabled when headphones are plugged into the jack.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: It is a preamp out tapped from the headphone out. It only works when amp is on and is controlled by the volume pot. The preamp out is disabled when headphones are plugged into the jack.
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Is specs available for Spark? Thanks
A shopper
on May 28, 2018
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Does the power supply work with worldwide voltage?
A shopper
on Jun 13, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes it does, but you need an adapter.
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- New User U Staff on Jun 13, 2018
BEST ANSWER: Yes it does, but you need an adapter.
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What's the physical size of the device?
A shopper
on Jul 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 1.5 inches tall, 3.75 inches deep, 4.5 inches wide.
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- New User U Staff on Jul 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 1.5 inches tall, 3.75 inches deep, 4.5 inches wide.
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does the power brick accept 220v voltage?
A shopper
on Sep 18, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The power brick is universal for global use. But, it has a US plug which can be fitted with an adapter for other countries.
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- New User U Staff on Oct 9, 2018
BEST ANSWER: The power brick is universal for global use. But, it has a US plug which can be fitted with an adapter for other countries.
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Is it possible to have a euro plug?
A shopper
on Oct 16, 2018
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Importing fees to México?
A shopper
on Oct 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: I paid none. It was just luck. If you are not lucky you would have to pay maybe around 20 USD more when you receive it.
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- New User U on Feb 8, 2019
- Purchased on Jan 24, 2019
BEST ANSWER: I paid none. It was just luck. If you are not lucky you would have to pay maybe around 20 USD more when you receive it.
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- New User U on Feb 8, 2019
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Can you connect this with your phone or is this just a desktop amp?
A shopper
on Nov 10, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You could hook up your phone if there is a headphone out jack on your phone and utilize a 3.5mm to RCA connectors cable. There isn't any wireless connectivity.
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- New User U Staff on Nov 11, 2018
BEST ANSWER: You could hook up your phone if there is a headphone out jack on your phone and utilize a 3.5mm to RCA connectors cable. There isn't any wireless connectivity.
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A big step up for not much money
The only thing I have to compare this amp to is a SMSL Idea USB dongle amp/dac that I used for about 1.5 years before I got the Liquid Spark. The Idea is very good and highly praised for its sound, but as an amp, it obviously can't compete with the LS. The LS has well over 1000 milliwatts more power, for one thing. Aside from that, the LS is smoother sounding, but still detailed, with considerably fewer harsh moments. And that's with the Idea being used as a standalone dac with the LS. I like it.
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It is ok
It has good not huge power.It drives planars very well.Dynamic.Nice impact.Good bass quantity and decent quality.Nice midrange.For me its weakest point is the top end.It has a harshness to it that makes any headphones that favor high frequencies unusable for me and Im 62 so my high frequencies through noise abuse and age are pretty attenuated.
I have a chinese amp(This one is to)purchased for 79 dollars including shipping that is superior in every way except maybe when it comes to planars.All my other amps play nicer with all my headphones and earphones and iems(about 60 pairs)
The spark is quiet and musical with decent detail and with well matched headphones sounds quite nice but you can get alot more for your money.Go up to 180 dollars and the difference is night and day.
I have a chinese amp(This one is to)purchased for 79 dollars including shipping that is superior in every way except maybe when it comes to planars.All my other amps play nicer with all my headphones and earphones and iems(about 60 pairs)
The spark is quiet and musical with decent detail and with well matched headphones sounds quite nice but you can get alot more for your money.Go up to 180 dollars and the difference is night and day.
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The best AMP I've yet heard
Coming from:
Schiit Fulla and Modi 2, Modi 2 Uber, Project Polaris amp
Schiit Fulla and Modi 2, Modi 2 Uber, Project Polaris amp
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Smooth and powerful
This Liquid Spark solved a real problem for me. The left channel in my preamp's headphone amp gave up the ghost. I'm not ready to part with my vintage preamp at this time, even to send it out for repair, so I needed a great sounding, good value headphone amp to drive my Sennheiser and Hifiman headphones. The Liquid Spark fills that bill quite nicely, driving these somewhat difficult loads with ease. It delivers an excellent sound profile in the bargain. I recommend it to anyone looking for a good value headphone amp.
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Love it!
My first amp, but this is living up to what I ready about it when researching. Very happy with the purchase. Using with Sennheiser 6XX and Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro.
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spark vs magi 3
purchased spark for new set of headphones ( massdrop H6XXX ) they work / sound fine . Surprise : they sound much better than my schitt magi 3 - clarity / power / depth -
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Great sound at a bargain price
This headphone amp has ample power reserves that can handle any headphone. Listening to Hi-Res music files is a treat! Sweet, open high frequencies and bass that plumbs the depths if your material has it. On Boz Scaggs "Thanks To You" track, the Liquid Spark headphone amp accurately pumps out the bass tones below 25 Hz. A great bargain
Liquid Spark headphone amp
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Great system Sparky
Good quality build, outstanding sound, perfect desktop setup. Highly recommend.
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Great Sound, Great Price!
Excellent sound with my DAC. You just cannot beat the price given the quality.
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Clean
So I got this this as a Christmas gift, though I told them exactly what to get! :) Anyway, to describe it in one word is... CLEAN. This little guy is super clean. I have 58x and AQ Nighthawk Carbons, and it does a great job with both of those headphones.
I was a little surprised to see in the box the paper the suggested 100 hour of burn in before reaching it's sound signature. Mine has reached that hour total and I am not sure that it has changed but, I still love it. Plenty of clean power.
It does get a little bit warm, but I guess that is expected for the amount of power this little thing has. I use it in high gain mode regardless as there isn't much of a difference. I recommend this amp for anyone with headphones 300 ohm or less, with a decent sensitivity. I would also say it pairs well with a darker type of headphone as I find it to be a little brighter. Coming from a Fiio 10k it is a lot brighter, but that is really because of the 10k being so dark.
I was a little surprised to see in the box the paper the suggested 100 hour of burn in before reaching it's sound signature. Mine has reached that hour total and I am not sure that it has changed but, I still love it. Plenty of clean power.
It does get a little bit warm, but I guess that is expected for the amount of power this little thing has. I use it in high gain mode regardless as there isn't much of a difference. I recommend this amp for anyone with headphones 300 ohm or less, with a decent sensitivity. I would also say it pairs well with a darker type of headphone as I find it to be a little brighter. Coming from a Fiio 10k it is a lot brighter, but that is really because of the 10k being so dark.
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